Had my gallbladder surgery 4 weeks ago, it screws up the digestion. I did hit my goal a couple weeks ago, so hoping the more active winter months will maybe get the extra skin down, there really isn't much, but it's noticable if I don't keep moistureized. So how are you doing? I haven't been on here much. I have 1 friend all done w/his prep work and scheduling surgery for next month and 2 ladies that are just starting their journey. One of them told me I was their inspiration - THAT makes me feel great

Awww thank you so much!! Im trying, still have a long way to go!

Thanks for the compliment on my before and during pic!

Just checking in on you my dear, how are ya???

Thank you so much Jenny. I hope you're doing well. See you when I get back!

I am only down 17 and am avoiding the scale as I refuse to make myself crazy. I know it will go. I do see and feel the difference in my clothes and my "hocks" are smaller. In due time honey we will be just fine!

Hi there things are well. I feel good. Trying to find creative "soft" things to eat. Can't eat puréed meats looks life poop or baby food!!! Otherwise I am great! I am noticing my body change right before my eyes. Not seeing huge numbers on the scale but I am patient and know it will come. How are you my dear?

Hiya Doll Face!!! I am well. I am just so dang tired and adjusting. Surgery went well physically I am just stuggling a bit mentally. Today I am 2 weeks post op and feel great for the most part, never had any pain or gas. Just can't seem to get along well with how little I am able to drink. I have always been a guzzler of water and now I just want to cry cause the sips aren't satisfying at all I know this will get better but me and patience aren't good friends! Thanks for checking on me

Thanks dear!!! I am hoping and praying for a speedy recovery too

I am in Killingworth. I had my surgery at Yale with Dr. Robert Bell. My surgery was a breeze once all the pain meds and anesthia wore off. I really hate the way that makes me feel. I can't wait to go to the doctor on Tuesday and start phase two of eating. I'm so over the clear liquid stage. It's hard as hell! I want to get back to a normal life with good energy levels. How are things going with you?

Oh my goodness THANK YOU, you literally just made my day!! Thank you so much I try very hard to be uplifiting. We live in a negative world if we choose to and I do not

thanks

I am doing well. Feel almost normal, except for some weird new stuff I have to figure out! lol! I started protein shakes and certain pureed foods on monday. Pureed soups, mashed cottage cheese, baby food. All sounds so yummy !! I do this for another 3 weeks and then I can start mushy foods. I cant say I enjoy eating, but it fills the empty feelng I get. I also have this feeling of what I thought was hunger but its still there even after I am full. I just figure eventually it will go away. I have to stop getting on the scale 3 times a day, its almost like an addiction. I also need to increase my exercise. Was cleared to do just about anything but life weights. So we are off to a great starte I would say!

Thanks so much! I don't visit the message boards daily so I'm just seeing this.

How are you feeling? I am a bit sore but I think the gas is most uncomfortable. I have been up walking almost as soon as I left the operating room. Glad to be home. And you?